Waziri Shentembo

Waziri Junior Shentembo known as Waziri Shentembo (born 11 August 1996) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Iraq Stars League club Al-Minaa and Tanzania national team.

Club career Shentembo started playing with Toto African, and showed great performances, scoring 10 goals for the team in the 2016–17 season, but his team was relegated at the end of the season, and he moved to Azam. Shentembo had a tough season due to his recurring injuries, so he moved on loan to Biashara United Mara. then moved to Dodoma Jiji, then signed a contract with Kinondoni, He continued with the team for an additional year, scoring two goals against Geita Gold on 30 September 2024, He also scored a hat-trick against Tabora United on 10 March 2024, and was distinguished by the fact that all of his goals were scored without a penalty kick.

In January 2025, during the winter transfers, he moved to play in the Iraq Stars League, where he signed with Al-Minaa. His contract expired on 30 June 2025 and was not renewed with the club.

International career On 11 June 2024, Shentembo won his first international cap with Tanzania against Zambia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification and scored his first goal in that match.

Career statistics

Scores and results list Tanzania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shentembo goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Waziri ShentemboNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1 11 June 2024 Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia 1–0 1–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours Young Africans Tanzanian Premier League runners-up: 2020–21